Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Thí sinh
To be honest, I don't like to buy something, especially shoes because in my opinion I can use it for every day, so I just need to buy it one, only one.
Giám khảo
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Thí sinh
No, I haven't. I haven't done it because if I want to pay something I I will pay directly. I go to the store and then I check the item and yeah, if I feel pair with the item I will take it.
Giám khảo
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Thí sinh
Uh, I don't like to spend a lot my money on on my shoes because, uh, I think it's the same right? With the expensive one and the cheap cheapest 1. And yeah, maybe I just spend it around 250,000.
Giám khảo
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Thí sinh
I like to wear comfortable shoes because however the price if I don't feel enjoy or I don't feel satisfied when I'm worried it's it's you know it's the same bro. So I think uncomfortable shoes is the best then fancy shoes.
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Be more direct and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence (Yes/No + frequency), then add one or two specific reasons or details. Use correct grammar for countable nouns and avoid repetition. Keep it within 2–3 sentences and use linking words such as because or so.
Ví dụ: Not really. I rarely buy shoes — usually only one pair a year because I wear them every day and they last a long time. Therefore I don’t feel the need to shop for shoes often.
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Give a clear direct answer, then provide a concise reason and an example. Fix grammatical errors (e.g., "if I want to pay" → "if I want to pay for something") and use linking words like because or so. Keep to 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: No, I haven't. I prefer buying in stores because I like to try shoes on and check the quality before I pay. For example, I usually walk around the shop to make sure the fit and comfort are right.
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Answer with a clear amount and then give a reason. Correct sentence structure and avoid filler words (uh, yeah). Clarify currency and compare briefly if needed. Use linking words like because or so and be specific about why you spend that amount.
Ví dụ: I usually spend about 250,000 IDR on a pair of shoes. I don't spend more because I think cheaper shoes can be just as comfortable and durable as expensive ones, so I prefer to save money.
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Give a direct preference (comfortable), then explain clearly with one or two specific reasons. Avoid informal words (bro) and unclear phrases. Use linking words such as because or so and correct vocabulary (uncomfortable vs comfortable). Keep it to 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer comfortable shoes because I value support and ease when I walk or work. Even if fashionable shoes look nice, I avoid them if they cause pain or discomfort, so comfort comes first.
× To be honest, I don't like to buy something, especially shoes because in my opinion I can use it for every day, so I just need to buy it one, only one.
✓ To be honest, I don't like to buy things, especially shoes, because in my opinion I can use them every day, so I only need to buy one.
Errors: wrong pronouns and number agreement ('something' should be 'things' for general items; 'it' referring to shoes should be 'them'; 'buy it one' is ungrammatical). Suggestion: use plural forms when speaking generally about countable items and match pronouns to their antecedents; use 'only need to buy one' for a single item.
× No, I haven't. I haven't done it because if I want to pay something I I will pay directly.
✓ No, I haven't. I haven't done it because if I want to buy something I will pay for it directly.
Errors: incorrect verb collocation and missing preposition ('pay something' is unnatural; use 'buy something' and 'pay for it'); duplicated 'I'. Suggestion: use correct collocations — 'buy something' and 'pay for it directly'.
× I go to the store and then I check the item and yeah, if I feel pair with the item I will take it.
✓ I go to the store and check the item, and if I feel it fits, I will take it.
Errors: 'feel pair with' is incorrect; correct expression is 'it fits'. Also streamline tense and remove filler 'yeah'. Suggestion: use 'fit' for clothing/shoes and maintain simple present for habitual actions.
× Uh, I don't like to spend a lot my money on on my shoes because, uh, I think it's the same right? With the expensive one and the cheap cheapest 1.
✓ Uh, I don't like to spend a lot of my money on shoes because I think it's the same with the expensive ones and the cheap ones.
Errors: missing 'of' in 'a lot of my money'; repeated words; incorrect comparative forms ('cheap cheapest 1' is wrong); singular/plural mismatch. Suggestion: use 'a lot of' for quantity, and match plural nouns when comparing groups: 'expensive ones' vs 'cheap ones'.
× And yeah, maybe I just spend it around 250,000.
✓ And yeah, maybe I usually spend around 250,000.
Errors: tense and awkward phrasing; 'just spend it around' is unnatural. Suggestion: for habitual spending use present simple 'usually spend' and omit unnecessary pronoun 'it'.
× I like to wear comfortable shoes because however the price if I don't feel enjoy or I don't feel satisfied when I'm worried it's it's you know it's the same bro.
✓ I like to wear comfortable shoes because, regardless of the price, if I don't enjoy or feel satisfied when I'm wearing them, it's the same.
Errors: incorrect use of 'however' and 'if' together; 'don't feel enjoy' is ungrammatical; 'when I'm worried' likely intended 'when I'm wearing'. Suggestion: use 'regardless of' or 'however' correctly, use verb 'enjoy' without 'feel', and use 'wearing' for clothing.
× So I think uncomfortable shoes is the best then fancy shoes.
✓ So I think uncomfortable shoes are better than fancy shoes.
Errors: subject-verb agreement ('shoes is' should be 'shoes are'); comparative structure ('the best then' wrong) and word order. Suggestion: use comparative 'better than' to compare two types and ensure plural subject with plural verb.